Civil Society warns police against use of excessive force during anti-govt protest

In a joint presser on Tuesday, the Non-governmental organisations called for proper investigations into the deaths reported during the Saba Saba protests last Friday saying the officers responsible should be brought to book.

"We call upon IPOA to investigate all cases of arbitrary arrest, mistreatment and atrocities committed by police," they said. 

They have termed the latest conduct of police as an abuse of power and democracy.

Led by Peter Kiama, the activities said the state should provide security to Kenyans during the demonstrations, instead of violating their rights.

Additionally, they compelled Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to provide an impartial command to the officers with respect to the right to protest.

Their warning comes barely hours after Interior CS Kithure Kindiki warned the opposition against the planned protests, saying they will be met by the full force of the law.